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Arion MTE-1 Tubulator

The Arion MTE-1 Tubulator is an overdrive pedal based on the Tube Screamer design, featuring a JRC4558D chip and a voicing with less bass reduction than the original TS-808 model.

  • 9V DC · center −
  • 5 mA
  • Mono
New
from $105.62
Used (asking)
from $33.33
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The rundown

Highlights

  • Tube Screamer-style overdrive with JRC4558D chip
  • Three controls: Level, Tone, and Distortion
  • Runs on 9V DC with 5 mA power draw
  • Made in Japan with buffered bypass
  • Compact 72.9 x 127 mm footprint

Best for

Players seeking an affordable Tube Screamer-style overdrive for standard guitar applications.

Quick facts

Power
9V DC
Current draw
5 mA
Polarity
Center negative
Dimensions
72.9 × 127 mm
Controls
Level, Tone, Distortion
Stereo
No
MIDI
No
Status
In production

Where to buy Arion MTE-1 Tubulator

$105.62 lowest new price · Reverb

Used listings asking $33.33–$107.50, median $75 (11 listings). Asking prices, not sold prices.

Current offers
SellerConditionPriceLink
ReverbUsed$33.33View
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ReverbUsed$59.91View
ReverbUsed$59.99View
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ReverbUsed$92.37View
ReverbUsed$95View
ReverbNew$105.62View
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Frequently asked questions

What power supply does the Arion MTE-1 Tubulator use?

The Arion MTE-1 Tubulator runs on a 9V DC supply with 5 mA current draw and uses a center-negative connector.

Does the Arion MTE-1 Tubulator have true bypass?

The Arion MTE-1 Tubulator features buffered bypass rather than true bypass.

How many controls does the Arion MTE-1 Tubulator have?

The Arion MTE-1 Tubulator has three controls: Level, Tone, and Distortion.

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Specs from pedalfilter. Summary written by PedalBro from those specs and public descriptions.

Page last updated September 29, 2026.